Children's Home run by Salford City Council in Salford

Unique reference number SC040733 Inspection date 26/03/2012 Inspector Caroline Jones Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 18/01/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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About this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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About this inspection

The report details the progress made by the provider since the last full inspection, identifies any further strengths, any areas for improvement and makes judgements as outlined in the Inspection of children’s homes – framework for inspection (March 2011).

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

Good progress The children’s home has demonstrated continued improvement in quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the large majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection. Satisfactory progress The children’s home has maintained quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection. Inadequate progress The children’s home has failed to address one or more requirements and/or has not met the majority of recommendations and/or the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people have declined since the last full inspection.

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Brief description of the service

This is a local authority children's home. It provides care and accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities.

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Progress

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making satisfactory progress.

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Progress

At the previous full inspection the home's overall effectiveness was judged as outstanding. The quality of care has been maintained and the recommendations have been implemented into practice. Improvements are evident in the processes for recording incidents of missing from home, and visits under regulation include checks of missing from home records. The children's guide has been fully updated and young people's views are gained during the appraisal of staff to enhance the process.

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Progress

Young people remain central to care planning and staff have high aspirations for them. Young people new to the home are beginning to settle and staff are committed to ensuring they have opportunities and chances to succeed. Excellent collaborative working with partner agencies and parents continues to secure and promote young people's holistic needs. Staff champion young people's rights in daily living and their views are gained in various forums.

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Progress

Young people are supported to develop positive behaviour through the excellent relationships with staff and the emphasis upon incentives and praise. There are few incidents of restraint and staff are clear that this is only used as a very last resort. Written records are available to provide thorough details of a restraint and young people are encouraged to add their views and comments. Additionally, young people are given the opportunity to talk about the incident; however this is not always conducted with a staff member not involved with the restraint, to provide for an independent element.

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Progress

Staff are committed to young people and the team remains steady which provides consistency and predictability for young people. The home is efficiently managed and operating in accordance to the Statement of Purpose. The Registered Manager continues to rigorously monitor young people's welfare which further ensures the high quality of care and the safety of young people. Staff are very well supported by the Registered Manager who strives for quality and excellence.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 ensure that young people who have been restrained are given the opportunity to be debriefed by a responsible adult not involved in the restraint incident. (Volume 5, statutory guidance, paragraph 2.103)

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